The Chase Films, a leading media production company in the UK, sought to modernise their workflows to overcome challenges in collaboration and rendering efficiency. Their reliance on traditional infrastructure led to delays, inconsistencies in media quality, and difficulty in managing large-scale projects.
The Challenge
The Chase Films’ existing infrastructure caused prolonged production cycles due to hardware limitations, lack of a centralised file-sharing system, and inefficiencies in rendering 3D media. Collaboration among remote teams was particularly challenging, leading to bottlenecks in the workflow and missed deadlines. The company needed a robust, scalable solution to address these issues and improve productivity.
The Solution
Smile IT Solutions deployed a cutting-edge AWS-powered cloud solution for The Chase Films, featuring:
- Virtual Workstations: Powered by NICE DCV, hosted on GPU-enabled AWS EC2 instances, enabling high-performance rendering and real-time collaboration.
- AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): Designed with two Availability Zones for high availability and resilience.
- Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP: Centralised storage for seamless file sharing and collaboration.
- Enhanced Security: Centralised user management via Active Directory and encryption of sensitive media files.
This cloud-based infrastructure allowed The Chase Films to scale resources dynamically, ensuring smooth operations during peak production periods.
The Results
- Streamlined Operations: Reduced production bottlenecks and enabled faster project turnaround times.
- Improved Collaboration: Enabled real-time teamwork on high-definition projects across multiple locations.
- Scalable Performance: Dynamically adjusted resources to meet fluctuating production demands.
- Enhanced Data Security: Ensured secure storage and access to sensitive media files.
Lessons Learned
- Centralised storage was key to seamless collaboration and productivity.
- Embedding security at every level safeguarded sensitive media content.
- Scalability and flexibility are essential for modern media production.
The Chase Films now enjoys a cohesive, scalable production environment, enabling them to focus on creativity and deliver exceptional content.
